The accelerated globalization of the food supply, coupled with toughening government standards, is putting global food production, distribution, and retail industries under a high-intensity spotlight.
Foodborne Diseases, Third Edition, covers the ever-changing complex issues that have emerged in the food industry over the past decade. This exceptional volume continues to offer broad coverage that p
This latest edition of the most internationally respected reference in food chemistry for more than 30 years, Fennema’s Food Chemistry once again meets and surpasses the standards of quality, co
Food Process Engineering and Technology, Third Edition combines scientific depth with practical usefulness, creating a tool for graduate students and practicing food engineers, technologists and resea
An experienced UK research lab and commercial pharmaceutical, biochemical, clinical, and food analyst asserts that optimal vitamin intake is necessary for good health. While lauding the progress made
This fully revised and updated edition begins with insights into the scope, importance and continuing growth opportunities in the nutraceutical and functional food industries and explores the latest r
Postharvest Handling, Third Edition takes a global perspective in offering a system of measuring, monitoring, and managing produce processing to improve food quality, minimize food waste, reduce risks
Understanding the causes and contributing factors leading to outbreaks of food-borne illness associated with contamination of fresh produce is a worldwide challenge for everyone from the growers of fr
Applying the proven success of process engineering economics to the food industry, this book/CD-ROM package considers the design and economic analysis of food ingredients, food manufacturing, and food
Stephens (formerly of the U. of Cape Town, South Africa), Phillips (North East Wales Institute of Higher Education, UK), and Williams (North East Wales Institute of Higher Education) present 20 chapte
Characterization of Cereals and Flours is a state-of-the-art reference that details the latest advances to characterize the effects of manufacturing processes and storage conditions on the thermal, me
The past 30 years have seen the establishment of food engineering both as an academic discipline and as a profession. Combining scientific depth with practical usefulness, this book serves as a tool
A comprehensive introduction to the basic knowledge and applications of spices in food science. Subjects covered include: the chemical composition of spices; the factors that change spice function dur
Wine Tasting: A Professional Handbook, Third Edition is an essential guide for any professional or serious connoisseur seeking to understand both the theory and practice of wine tasting. From techniqu
This book compiles the latest science and technology in the processing and preservation of vegetables and vegetable products. Vegetables are an important article of commerce for economies and are impo
Food scientists and other researchers from Europe, North America, Jamaica, and South Africa provide 11 chapters on the chemical analysis, structure, functional properties, analytical methods, and
Now in a revised second edition, Nutrigenomics and Proteomics in Health and Disease brings together the very latest science based upon nutrigenomics and proteomics in food and health. Coverage include
This collection of 11 presentations adapted from a symposium held in 2002 titled "Sensitivity to PROP (6- n -propylthiouracil): Measurement, Significance, & Implications" addresses intriguing ques
In response to growing interest in sourdough bread products, and the technology for producing them on a commercial scale, contributors primarily from the food industry in a wide range of countries, se
The preservation processes for foods have evolved over several centuries, but recent attention to non-thermal technologies suggests that a new dimension of change has been initiated. The new dimensio
Contributors summarize worldwide data on this organism in food and the environment and the principles of its control in specific food commodities and products, including current industrial practices a
Now that it is possible to identify, extract, isolate, and concentrate potential flavor-important chemicals from complex food systems, sensory scientist only have to understand how their chemical data
Some ten years ago, the first edition filled a gap for a botanically-oriented book on the postharvest physiology of vegetables. In the context of large postharvest losses and heightened consumer aware
As with previous editions, the well-respected Food Lipids: Chemistry, Nutrition, and Biotechnology, Fourth Edition continues to present the latest research activities in the quest to provide the food
As with two previous editions, the Handbook of Brewing, Third Edition, provides the essential information for those who are involved or interested in the brewing industry. Written by an international
Bio-nanotechnology is the key functional technology of the 21st century. It is a fusion of biology and nanotechnology based on the principles and chemical pathways of living organisms, and refers to t
`A must on the bookshelves of academics and research students working in the cereals area, as well as industrial technologists involved in all aspects of cereal production and processing.' Finlay Mac
Increasing fiber consumption can address and even reverse the progression of pre-diabetes and other associated non-communicable diseases. Understanding the link between plant dietary fiber and gut hea
The only single-source reference on the science of olives and olive oil nutrition and health benefits Olives and Olive Oil as Functional Foods is the first comprehensive reference on the science of ol
Cereal and pulse crops are staple foods that provide essential nutrients to many populations of the world. Traditionally, whole grains were consumed but most current foods are derived from refined fra
Dried fruits serve as important healthful snack items around the world. They provide a concentrated form of fresh fruits, prepared by different drying techniques. With their unique combination of tast
In developing countries where most tropical and subtropical fruits are grown, losses can amount to 50% or more. Emphasis in this reference for academics, researchers, and growers is on minimizing loss
A comprehensive reference for assessing the antioxidant potential of foods and essential techniques for developing healthy food products Measurement of Antioxidant Activity and Capacity offers a much-
Food Industry Wastes: Assessment and Recuperation of Commodities presents emerging techniques and opportunities for the treatment of food wastes, the reduction of water footprint, and creating sustain
